Construction manager salary in Nevada
Median $55.41 an hour for 4,460 construction managers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Construction manager pay in Nevada: the full range
Nevada ranks 19th of 51 states for median construction manager pay, and 23rd once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $55.41). 4,460 construction managers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $38.95 – $44.98 | $81,010 – $93,550 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $44.98 – $67.26 | $93,550 – $139,890 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $67.26 – $84.44 | $139,890 – $175,640 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Construction manager pay by metro in Nevada
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno | $39.27 | $54.64 | $89.33 | 830 | 1% below |
| Las Vegas | $39.00 | $54.12 | $83.11 | 3,150 | 2% below |
| Carson City | $37.79 | $49.95 | $79.93 | 80 | 10% below |
Construction manager wages in Nevada over time
Table
| Year | Nevada $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $26.52 | $51.25 | $26.75 | 3,360 |
| 2000 | $28.83 | $53.90 | $28.00 | 3,080 |
| 2001 | $30.57 | $55.57 | $29.35 | 2,760 |
| 2002 | $32.18 | $57.59 | $30.53 | 2,710 |
| 2003 | $35.53 | $62.17 | $31.96 | 2,250 |
| 2004 | $36.85 | $62.80 | $33.59 | 2,290 |
| 2005 | $35.90 | $59.18 | $34.74 | 3,170 |
| 2006 | $38.75 | $61.88 | $35.43 | 3,630 |
| 2007 | $40.36 | $62.67 | $36.65 | 3,510 |
| 2008 | $42.04 | $62.86 | $38.39 | 3,620 |
| 2009 | $42.19 | $63.31 | $39.58 | 2,930 |
| 2010 | $44.41 | $65.57 | $40.32 | 2,290 |
| 2011 | $43.39 | $62.10 | $40.50 | 2,050 |
| 2012 | $40.77 | $57.17 | $39.80 | 2,140 |
| 2013 | $38.74 | $53.54 | $40.58 | 2,310 |
| 2014 | $36.57 | $49.73 | $41.17 | 2,610 |
| 2015 | $36.67 | $49.81 | $42.02 | 2,980 |
| 2016 | $37.40 | $50.17 | $42.93 | 3,660 |
| 2017 | $40.81 | $53.60 | $43.93 | 3,950 |
| 2018 | $43.84 | $56.21 | $44.89 | 4,280 |
| 2019 | $43.47 | $54.74 | $45.80 | 4,080 |
| 2020 | $42.03 | $52.28 | $46.72 | 3,910 |
| 2021 | $41.45 | $49.25 | $47.55 | 4,000 |
| 2022 | $47.29 | $52.02 | $48.79 | 4,230 |
| 2023 | $48.12 | $50.84 | $50.43 | 4,390 |
| 2024 | $50.26 | $51.58 | $51.43 | 4,420 |
| 2025 | $55.41 | $55.41 | $55.28 | 4,460 |
In today's dollars, the median construction manager wage in Nevada changed by +11.2% over the last ten years of data.
Is construction work growing in Nevada?
Contractor pay by county
Average pay at construction establishments by county (all employees, not just construction managers), from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
| County | Employees | Average annual pay | Avg weekly wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storey County | 1,263 | $121,506 | $2,337 |
| Lander County | 26 | $92,882 | $1,786 |
| Humboldt County | 329 | $88,298 | $1,698 |
| Clark County | 78,643 | $84,435 | $1,624 |
| Churchill County | 939 | $84,189 | $1,619 |
| Washoe County | 22,196 | $84,016 | $1,616 |
| Lyon County | 1,137 | $72,539 | $1,395 |
| Lincoln County | 66 | $68,570 | $1,319 |
| Mineral County | 32 | $62,150 | $1,195 |
| Nye County | 744 | $58,880 | $1,132 |
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Questions this page answers
How much do construction managers make in Nevada?
The median construction manager in Nevada earned $55.41 an hour ($115,250 a year) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $55.28. The middle half earn $44.98–$67.26; the top 10% earn more than $84.44.
Where does Nevada rank for construction manager pay?
Nevada ranks 19th of 51 states for construction manager pay, with a median of $55.41 an hour, and 23rd after adjusting for Nevada's cost of living (BEA price parity 100.0, US = 100).
What is the union construction manager rate in Nevada?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a construction manager classification for most Nevada counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many construction managers work in Nevada?
BLS counted 4,460 construction managers in Nevada in May 2025, 2.9 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.18; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Nevada and metro areas, SOC 11-9021.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.